2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V458000Jun 23, 2016194,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer 2002–2007, Lancer Evolution 2003–2006 +1 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio…

  Possible consequence: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be…

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• 04V428000Sep 1, 2004100,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2004, Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin…

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• 04V197000Apr 26, 20042,175 vehicles potentially affected
  Trailer hitches
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2004, Endeavor 2004

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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• 04V067000Feb 11, 2004134,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003, Diamante 2000–2003, Montero 2001

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.

  Possible consequence: If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. In the event of a crash, the child could be injured.

  Remedy: A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. The recall began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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• 03V194000May 20, 200343,649 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. This water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.

  Possible consequence: Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. In addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. The floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage…

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• 03V028000Jan 30, 200331,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. This ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.

  Possible consequence: Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. Owner notification began on january 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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